Standing Quad Stretch


Instructions

  • Stand with your feet hip distance apart
  • Place your left hand onto a wall or chair for balance
  • Reach behind your back and grab the top of your left foot with your right hand
  • Keeping your knees together, gently pull your left foot up towards your buttocks
  • You may feel a stretch in the front of your thigh (quadriceps)
  • Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds
  • Release the stretch and repeat on the other side

Benefits

  • Quadriceps: This stretch helps to reduce muscle tightness, improve circulation, and increase flexibility in the muscles of the front of the thigh.
  • Knees: This stretch helps to reduce tension in the knee joint and ligaments, allowing for more efficient movement and improved range of motion.
  • Hips: This stretch helps to loosen tightness in the hip flexors and improve range of motion, which can help to reduce lower back pain.
  • Core Muscles: This stretch helps to strengthen the core muscles of the abdomen and lower back, improving posture and stability.
  • Calves: This stretch helps to reduce tension in the calf muscles, increasing flexibility and reducing the risk of injury.